The Simple Sundress

 

I spotted this sundress in the H&M magazine a while back and like a lot of the things I spot in magazines decided I should snap it up and then promptly forgot about it.

Then I discovered it in store and remembered the love. Ahh fickle fashion.

I wasn't expecting to be able to wear it so soon, then this bank holiday arrived and the sun with its hat firmly on. When it's as hot as it has been for the past few days, I can only think about summer dresses and sandals. My summer fashion is pretty old school but I made this look a little more modern with the neon accent sandals.

Denim Sun Dress - H&M

Neon Sandals - H&M

Studded Bag - Moroccan Market

Sunglasses - Primark

Watch - Sekonda at ASOS

'Hannah' Necklace - Majorca Market circa 1994

Stripes

A statement shirt can be a real godsend on lazy days and luckily stripes are all 'big' for SS13. 

I spied an incredible striped shirt in Zara but at £40 ish the bargain hunter in me just wouldn't let it happen. Fortunately about a week later I spotted this navy version in the sale in New Look for £7!

Bargain hunter win.

I've also been wearing these Office shoes to death because they are the best things in life ever. I LOVE an androgynous shoe and these are just that bit better than your standard brogue.

Let's have another look at them...

Stripe Shirt - New Look

American Apparel Disco Pants

Black Buckle Brogues - Office

Wayfarer Sunglasses - Primark

Necklace - H&M

Ring - River Island

Lipstick - Bourjois Juicy Tangerine

Team GB

 

This is my homage to the Olympics that we are oh so proudly holding in London currently. Note the Team GB colours. I probably should have gone for a red bag to really pack that St George punch but I am lacking on the red bag front. Note also that I am fully going for gold.

I am thoroughly enjoying the Olympics. Team GB are doing astonishingly well and as cheesy as it sounds, it really is hugely inspiring. It's certainly helped me when it's come to gym time.

The day I wore this it was incredibly hot. Yet again, I have a back-log of pictures that I need to get up here, so some of these outfits won't be matching the weather, which is, unsurprisingly, rain. Again. In August. Sigh.

Blue Bandeau Top - New Look

 Navy Polka Dot Skirt - Thrifted

Bag - Turkish Bazaar

Gold Necklace - Primark

Gold Boyfriend Watch - Turkish Bazaar

Wayfarer Sunglasses - Primark

Studded Sandals - Primark

Lipstick - Stiletto by Sleek

The Carrie Bradshaw Skirt

Ever since I saw Carrie Bradshaw in her green layered tulle skirt when she went to Paris, I had to find my own wearable version. Thankfully, H&M answered my prayers last year with this dusky pink version. As soon as I saw it I knew I'd found my Carrie skirt and this one even echos the opening credits outfit too. Bonus.

Because of its colour this very much has a ballet feel to it and if I'm honest, I do feel a little bit Swan Lake when I wear it. Not in a bad way, I hasten to add. What I love about this skirt, is that it can be dressed in so many different ways. With heels and a strapless top this skirt instantly creates an extravagant dress but equally, worn with a t-shirt and flats and it's brought into casual territory.

This look definitely has a 50s style vibe to it and had I worn it with a halter neck top I wouldn't be far from fitting in as an extra in Grease. I like to take vintage looks but mixing in modern twists is what creates new looks. I bought the t-shirt from a grungy, alternative stall at a music festival and I doubt they would envisage such a look with one of their designs but I like the surprise of it.

Carrie Skirt - H&M

T-shirt - Entirety Clothing

Boat Shoes - ASOS

White Ankle Socks - Primark

Skull Necklace - Topshop

Oversized Gold Watch - Turkish Bazaar

Mulberry Alexa Bag

Wayfarer Sunglasses - Primark (Men's)

Lipstick - Infrared at Topshop

Festival Fashion: Budget vs. Blowout

 My total outfit cost: About £60 vs. Amy's total outfit cost: About £280

 Festival season is truly upon us and finally the weather has followed suit. This is my little sister, Amy. Unlike her wise, older sister, Amy is partial to a pricy item or two and really doesn't bargain hunt quite like me. So we thought it would be a good idea to do some blog posts featuring similar looks, one that's cheap and the other more expensive.

Annoyingly, I didn't put a lot of thought into my festival outfit and far prefer Amy's outfit, thus defying my point a little bit. However, you can still see the basic similarities and idea that you can get the same look for less.

Hunter Wellies - £70 Jack Wills Socks - £12.50

Jack Wills Jacket - £100 Jack Wills Tartan Shirt - £60 Tommy Hilfiger Vintage Denim Shorts - £10

Primark Shirt - £10? Internacionale Shorts - £15?  Shoe Zone Wellies - £10 Primark Sunglasses - £2

Diana Mini Lomo Camera

Fake Ray-Bans (Real ones would be about £120) Topshop Head Band - £10

Amy showing up my hair. (Seriously, how are we related?)  

Miss Minty Nail Varnish by GOSH

Obligatory festival arm candy.

 

Followed by some pratting around...

 

Then we found this little guy!

 

 

 

It was such a nice day we stayed in the park until the shade arrived.